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‘Time running out’ to save historic Derbyshire mills and museum
‘Time is running out’ for an historic Derbyshire mills building – and the museum within it could be forced to close, the charity which runs it fears.
Friday, 2nd July 2021, 11:44 am
The Belper North Mill Trust, which runs a small museum and visitor centre on the site, says the historic complex has been “sadly neglected” for years.
It says “Belper deserves better” and that there needs to be a solid commitment to repairing the listed Mill complex and retaining its public use for future generations.
The charity is concerned that if this is not done, the Derwent Valley Mills area – running from Derby up to Matlock along the river – could be stripped of its World Heritage Site status, as is currently the risk in Liverpool.
Time running out for historic Belper Mills and its museum
There are fears the area could lose its world heritage status
05:00, 1 JUL 2021
The historic Belper Mills complex sits alongside the Belper River Gardens (Image: Derby Telegraph)
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Stunning picture of snow-covered Derbyshire village wins praise in international competition
A stunning image of a snow-covered Derbyshire village has won acclaim from judges at an international photo competition.
Monday, 10th May 2021, 7:48 am
Ashley Franklin was also commended for his panorama picture of the village of Milford, covered in a blanket of snow in the Society of International Nature and Wildlife Photographers Winterscapes photo competition.
He said: This image will be included in the first ever photo book of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, to be published next year. It will be the 250th anniversary of Sir Richard Arkwright building the world’s first water-powered cotton mill, which also saw the start of the factory system, making this World Heritage Site one of the most significant on Earth.
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